Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says Eden Hazard could make his first start for the season this week.
The Blues host Nottingham Forest on Wednesday in the Carabao Cup.
Hazard has not started a game for the Premier League champions this term due to ankle surgery earlier in the summer, with just three substitute appearances against Leicester, Qarabag and Arsenal under his belt thus far.
With games coming thick and fast, Conte is open to Hazard starting from the off against the Championship outfit in midweek, telling reporters: "The last 20 minutes [against Arsenal], Hazard played very well.
"Now, on Wednesday, he will have the possibility to start the game against Nottingham Forest and complete his recovery. We hope that everything is okay after this game."